Bazar opens eyes by reaching 100

[GoneGolfin]

Highest I saw was "only" 99. Surprised blue could even pick that one up. HA. His change made the batter look silly.

I was behind the plate in the 9th. The 99 (according to the Tigue Moore Field gun) was 97 on two Scout Stalker guns. The 98, was 96 on the scout Stalker guns.

He does not throw a change-up. He threw an 83 mph slider on a few occasions.

Brian

[CajunAlum10]

I was behind the plate in the 9th. The 99 (according to the Tigue Moore Field gun) was 97 on two Scout Stalker guns. The 98, was 96 on the scout Stalker guns.

He does not throw a change-up. He threw an 83 mph slider on a few occasions.

Brian

Damn, so he only threw 97 and 96? He sucks.

[GoneGolfin]

Yes, I think 33rd round.

Yes, he was actually drafted in the 33rd round by the Pirates ... despite them knowing that he intended to attend UL.

The Mariners called him in the 9th round and this is what he told them.

Brian

[CajunAlum10]

Yes, he was actually drafted in the 33rd round by the Pirates ... despite them knowing that he intended to attend UL.

The Mariners called him in the 9th round and this is what he told them.

Brian

Man that's awesome, I'm surprised he wasn't recruited hard by some of the Texas schools. Rice? Texas? A&M?

Any word on what was the clinching factor in him coming to UL? So pumped we got this guy.

[GoneGolfin]

Damn, so he only threw 97 and 96? He sucks.

Indeed. :-)

I am betting that by mid to late year, that Tigue gun registers 102. If that slider continues to develop, you are going to see some opposing hitters falling all over themselves.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

Man that's awesome, I'm surprised he wasn't recruited hard by some of the Texas schools. Rice? Texas? A&M?

Any word on what was the clinching factor in him coming to UL? So pumped we got this guy.

In speaking with his Dad after the game, none of the Texas schools recruited him ... except Baylor came in late just before the season started. Evidently they did not hear of him ... despite just being north of Austin. In speaking with a scout that saw him a couple of times in high school (his senior year), the scout said he was 88-89. If that were the case, it would explain the lack of interest from Garrido, Smith, Childress, and Graham. It is possible that he had his growth in strength (velocity) spurt the past year.

His Dad was obviously very comfortable with Tony and his system. He thinks he is the right guy to prepare his son for the next level. I think he made an excellent choice.

Reagan also played summer ball with the two Lake Travis pitchers in my neck of the woods ... that are also coming to UL next year. Reagan said that he was very excited to be here and loves it. Good kid and very supportive family. His sisters were also in attendance.

Brian

[CajunAlum10]

In speaking with his Dad after the game, none of the Texas schools recruited him ... except Baylor came in late just before the season started. Evidently they did not hear of him ... despite just being north of Austin. In speaking with a scout that saw him a couple of times in high school (his senior year), the scout said he was 88-89. If that were the case, it would explain the lack of interest from Garrido, Smith, Childress, and Graham. It is possible that he had is growth in strength spurt the past year.

His Dad was obviously very comfortable with Tony and his system. He thought he is the right guy to prepare his son for the next level. I think he made an excellent choice.

Reagan also played summer ball with the two Lake Travis pitchers in my neck of the woods ... that are also coming to UL next year. Reagan said that he was very excited to be here and loves it. Good kid and very supportive family. His sisters were also in attendance.

Brian

Great stuff! Thanks for the insight.

[Parrott]

Man that's awesome, I'm surprised he wasn't recruited hard by some of the Texas schools. Rice? Texas? A&M?

Any word on what was the clinching factor in him coming to UL? So pumped we got this guy.

To add to what Brian wrote: Bazar pitched only 30 innings as a high school junior due to shoulder tendinitis. He then signed with the Cajuns in November of his senior year.

As for why he picked the Cajuns, here is what he said to the Killeen Daily Herald after signing: "When I took my visit, I fell in love with the school, the city, the food, the women ... (laughs) nah, but it's a gorgeous town with a rich history and to play there will be an honor," Bazar said.

[aBuckfromLuck]

To add to what Brian wrote: Bazar pitched only 30 innings as a high school junior due to shoulder tendinitis. He then signed with the Cajuns in November of his senior year.

As for why he picked the Cajuns, here is what he said to the Killeen Daily Herald after signing: "When I took my visit, I fell in love with the school, the city, the food, the women ... (laughs) nah, but it's a gorgeous town with a rich history and to play there will be an honor," Bazar said.

Sounds like he's exactly what you want.

[HOUCajun]

I have not met he kid but his grandparents sell meat at a farmers market in New Braunfels, TX on Saturday mornings. They make the best bacon in the world. I realize that is a lofty claim and I have no problem making it.

100 MPH fastballs and excellent bacon...

[MelRock]

Very nice young man. He drives an old green pickup truck with out a/c. Not sure of the whole story, but I believe his dad wanted to have the a/c fixed in the truck and he said no.

[CajunAlum10]

I have not met he kid but his grandparents sell meat at a farmers market in New Braunfels, TX on Saturday mornings. They make the best bacon in the world. I realize that is a lofty claim and I have no problem making it.

100 MPH fastballs and excellent bacon...

So you're telling me that instead of us saying he brings the "heat", we should say he brings the "bacon"?